Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project:
The Parbati Hydroelectric Project (Stage II) is a run-of-the-river project under construction in Sainj, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.
- It proposed to harness the hydro potential of the lower reaches of the Parbati River (major tributary of the Beas River).
- The river is proposed to be diverted with a concrete gravity dam at Village Pulga in Parbati Valley through a 31.52 km long head race tunnel and the power house shall be located at village Suind in Sainj Valley.
- Total Capacity: 800 MW (four units of 200 MW each)
- The Parbati-II project is expected to generate approx. 3,074 million units (MU) of electricity annually.
- The project is being developed and currently owned by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Private Limited (NHPC). The company has a stake of 100%.
- The Parbati-II project was initiated in 2003 and was originally scheduled for commissioning in 2010.
- However, it faced continuous delays due to various challenges, including tunnelling issues, water and silt seepage, flash floods, cloudbursts, and adverse geological conditions.
